I thought those slots were there to be able to use the binding in the event that the bail broke, but I can see that it could enhance performance too. I've never seen anything about using them improving performance though. I think it is a less active binding than the Voile Mountaineer, so it could us...

Good technique does not necessarily equal good backcountry skills. I would rather ski with someone in the backcountry who can only snowplows down a slope if they have good route finding and decision making skills (e.g., ability to assess snow stability, capable of reading topography and navigating,...

I wouldn't change the mount position from what Voile recommends just because you plan to xc with them. I would only mount back of what they recommend based on your own experience and preference. If you don't have that experience why try to reinvent the wheel, like woods said.

[quote="Rodbelan" You sound like some sort of Sarah Pailin of skiing! [/quote] LOL :) OK GT, woods asked for advise, he agreed with what I said and had been thinking the same thing and says he will be working on it next season. It sounds like you're the one sticking their nose where it doe...